Historical Events tagged with "l'aigle"

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Meteor Shower Convincing European Scientists

April 26th, 1803 221 years ago

On a spring day in L'Aigle, France, an extraordinary event unfolded as thousands of meteor fragments fell from the sky. This remarkable occurrence stunned local residents and drew attention from scientists across Europe. As large stones rained down, both panic and curiosity sparked investigations into the celestial event. The collection of these meteorites marked a pivotal moment in the study of meteoric phenomena, leading to widespread acceptance of their existence in the scientific community.

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